Math Problem Statement

A and B are independent events. Given P(A) = 0.64 and P(A and B) = 0.12, find P(B).

Solution

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We are given:

  • P(A)=0.64P(A) = 0.64
  • P(A and B)=0.12P(A \text{ and } B) = 0.12

We need to find P(B)P(B). Since AA and BB are independent events, the following formula applies:

P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B)

Now, we can solve for P(B)P(B):

P(B)=P(A and B)P(A)=0.120.64P(B) = \frac{P(A \text{ and } B)}{P(A)} = \frac{0.12}{0.64}

Let me calculate that for you.

The probability P(B)P(B) is 0.18750.1875.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What does it mean for two events to be independent?
  2. How would you calculate P(A or B)P(A \text{ or } B) if events A and B were mutually exclusive?
  3. If P(A)=0.64P(A) = 0.64 and P(B)=0.1875P(B) = 0.1875, what is P(AB)P(A \cup B) for independent events?
  4. How does conditional probability differ from independent probability?
  5. How would this problem change if AA and BB were dependent events?

Tip: For independent events, the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the other happening.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Independent Events

Formulas

P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B)

Theorems

Multiplication Rule for Independent Events

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12